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Kareem Shabazz has been missing for days. On Saturday, family members went door-to-door in a Zebulon neighborhood in hopes of learning more about his mysterious disappearance.

Days-long search for missing Raleigh man continues in eastern Wake County

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Biltmore Estate to reopen Nov. 2, 5 weeks after Helene

Biltmore Estate after Helene: Entrance flooded, some buildings damaged

Bill Clinton in Raleigh Sunday for Early Vote block party

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Traffic jam: NC State Fair and Sabrina Carpenter concert create congestion chaos in Raleigh

State Fair, concert bring heavy traffic and longer commute time 

Wake Forest pedestrian crash sends 1 to hospital

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NC Supreme Court ruling could shake up multibillion-dollar hospital industry

Duke performs NC's first hand transplant

Hurricane season 2024: Tropical Storm Oscar becomes 15th named storm

Tropical Storm Oscar forms as of Saturday morning

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Michele Morrow, the Republican nominee to run the state's public schools, said Friday that voters shouldn't be concerned about her past calls for political violence and should be focused on her plan to improve public schools.

NC superintendent candidate says she's not calling for 'armed revolution'

Michele Morrow speaks at a news conference on Oct. 18, 2024

Temperatures swing from 40s to 70s the next several days.

Combination of chilly mornings, warm afternoons take us through the next few days

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At least two people were hurt by a truck driver falling asleep at the wheel along Interstate 95 on Friday night in Johnston County.

NCSHP: At least 2 hurt from crash caused by truck driver falling asleep on I-95

I-95 crash in Smithfield

A woman was hospitalized Friday night after being struck by a car on Capital Boulevard at Brentwood Road in Raleigh.

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh

Woman in serious condition after being hit by car on Capital Blvd in Raleigh 

A baby cow made its debut Saturday afternoon at the NC State Fair.

Cuteness overload: Baby cow born at NC State Fair, both mom and calf healthy and happy

Little baby cow born Saturday at NC State Fair 

The Lenovo Center is advising concert-goers to allow extra time due to anticipated traffic congestion from the nearby North Carolina State Fair, running from October 17-27.


Lenovo Center urges concert-goers to leave early due to State Fair traffic

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Some 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated pay raises and a promise to provide workers with air-conditioned trucks.

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes pay raises and air-conditioned trucks

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The Chatham County Sheriff's Office has confirmed Friday that the human skeletal remains found along the Haw River in Sept. belong to Gwen Jenell Collins, a 62-year-old resident of Gibsonville. 

Human skeletal remains found by kayaker identified as missing 62-year-old from Guilford County

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North Carolina's nursing home staff standards lag other states. WRAL Investigates the consequences for patient care and safety

Advocates call for laws to increase staffing, improve care at nursing homes

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The Blue Devils forced four turnovers in their 23-16 victory over Florida State in Durham on Friday night.

Behind stellar defense, Duke football scores first-ever victory over Florida State

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Your favorite WRAL-TV reporters will be at the fair each day. Here is the schedule. Be sure to stop by!

Visit WRAL at this year's State Fair!

Renee and Jeff at the 2024 State Fair

NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

Early voting is underway. See your ballot and make a plan to vote.

Decision 2024

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend with our picks including the State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter and more! 

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter

Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can observe only a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your naked eye. Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the night sky, are one of them.

The Orionids Meteor Shower Is Peaking. Here's How to Watch.

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There are several ways to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair. Hear from winners on the best ways to do it.

Elephants, dragons and Sonic the Hedgehog: How to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair

Caleb Phillips (left), Jameson Johns (middle) and Matt Phillips (right) won a stuffed elephant on Monday at the North Carolina State Fair.

How has Hurricane Helene impacted the NC mountains ahead of North Carolina's peak fall leaf color season? Will we still be able to see fall color in the mountains this year? WRAL's Elizabeth Gardner explains.


Fall colors in NC: Helene devastates mountains. What does that mean for leaf season?

Fall colors in NC 2024

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Even if you're not planning to attend the NC State Fair or the Sabrina Carpenter concert on Saturday, you're still likely to get caught in the traffic. 

State Fair, concert bring heavy traffic and longer commute time

Heart stent for babies grows with them, preventing need for surgeries

Heart stent for babies

Teen builds satellite tracker to talk to astronauts in space

Teen makes his own satellite printer

Pedestrian hit on Skibo Road in Fayetteville

Pedestrian hit in Fayetteville

Pet of the Day for Oct. 19, 2024

Pet of the Day for Oct. 19

Woman in serious condition after being hit by car on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh 

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N.C. State makes westward trek to visit California in matchup of 0-3 ACC teams

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Vance County drug bust uncovers meth, cocaine, and stolen guns; Suspect released on $330,000 bond

Uniting NC: Helene-hit vendors find hope and support at day 2 of the State Fair

Durham police arrest two NCCU students for home invasion

IRS issues warning on charity scams in NC following hurricane relief efforts

A drone targets the Israeli prime minister's house during new barrages with Hezbollah

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The last in-person vote in the US will be cast on the desolate tundra of Alaska's Aleutian Islands

US has new rule aimed at preventing infant deaths

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

Middle East latest: Hezbollah says its war with Israel is entering a new phase

Taking a ride on the new NC State Fair slide

NC benefit concerts planned to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery

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Foodie News: Tacos and tequila restaurant opening in Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Your ultimate guide to the 2024 North Carolina State Fair  

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'Outer Banks' creator has new project set in Wilmington

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Out & About

Are foreign adversaries China and Russia amplifying hurricane misinformation? NC lawmakers seek intel

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Fact check: Did Harris stage NC photo op with supplies that weren't sent to Helene victims?

Fact check: No, North Carolina's post-Helene election changes are not signs of 'cheating'

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper blocked Helene aid to western NC

Fact check: Democrat's ad says Republican Ashlee Adams 'campaigned for Mark Robinson and his radical agenda'

Meet the Press: NC is a swing state with close races in national spotlight

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GOP officials can't purge 225,000 voters in NC, Trump-appointed judge rules

North Carolina sets record for first day of early voting

Robinson's CNN lawsuit has the ingredients for an explosive trial. Why lawyers don't think it'll come to that 

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz, Former President Bill Clinton make campaign stop in Durham

NC superintendent candidate calls election 'American Revolution 2.0'

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Morrow makes comments about fighting after election

'Really scared': Rolesville High parents, students wait 2 hours for lockdown to end

App State student body president discusses students' return to campus after Helene devastation

Wake teacher who wore tutu for spirit week says it was a joke, mom calls it 'sexualizing'

Caught on camera: Nursing home employee charged with assaulting resident

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'It's really exciting': Police department using drone technology to improve emergency response

Road closures continue throughout western NC: Find out what routes to avoid

Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

College football: Week 8's scores, schedules

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Martin Necas has goal and assist as Hurricanes cruise to 4-1 win over Penguins

Daniels, Commanders host Panthers in a matchup of teams going in different directions

UNC commit Demon June rushes for 407 yards in Jacksonville's win over D.H. Conley

Watch Live - HSOT Game of the Week: (6) Mallard Creek @ (5) Hough

No. 5 Hough shuts out No. 6 Mallard Creek thanks to trenches, special teams

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Ashbrook's defense leads Greenwave past No. 22 South Point

No. 19 Leesville Road survives, holds off furious Enloe comeback attempt

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No. 14 Cleveland overcomes halftime deficit to beat Southeast Raleigh

Advocates are calling on state lawmakers to enact changes that will improve conditions and care for residents at long-term care facilities, including Carver Living Center, that has been the focus of multiple WRAL investigations in recent weeks.

Lawmakers could require more staff at nursing homes, but it would be costly

More than 350,000 North Carolina voters cast a ballot Thursday, the first day of the 2024 general election early voting period.



Voters set record for early voting in North Carolina

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"This has been the worst facility that I have ever seen in North Carolina..."  A local nursing home is at the center of a WRAL investigation. Only on WRAL at 6, an employee convicted of abusing a resident --all caught on camera -- and a former manager speaks out to WRAL. 

Abuse at Durham nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the facility

Abuse at a nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the local facility

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, utilities across North Carolina and beyond face increasing challenges to maintain reliable and affordable electric service.

NC lab tests new methods to protect the power grid

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As extreme weather events intensify and become more frequent, North Carolina's utilities are grappling with unprecedented challenges in delivering reliable and affordable electric service.

As weather threats increase, NC lab tests new methods to protect the grid

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the growth of downtown Raleigh.

The ups and downs of developing downtown Raleigh

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: China Wok Buffet and Panda King 

5 On Your Side: Easy way to rid your car of that funky smell

Car have a funky smell? 5 On Your Side's tips to remove odors

Colsen recalls nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits after reports of serious burn injuries

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On WRAL at 6 : Hundreds of safety violations in Wake Schools uncovered in WRAL investigation raise questions of student safety. 

Feds charge 16 Fayetteville Hells Angels members in murder, attack

Bullets flying, hammers swinging in parking lot: 16 members of motorcycle gang face charges

Local police using a drone to keep streets safe

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Mike Walden: Growth corridors spread the wealth across North Carolina

Donald Thompson: Embrace neurodiversity to unlock innovation and productivity

LinkedIn's top 50 startups in America: How North Carolina can capitalize on its tech spotlight

Grace Ueng: Show her the money! Women are better bets

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Boeing is making a new offer to the union in hopes of ending a strike now in its second month

Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

A full economic recovery in areas ravaged by Milton and Helene may happen faster than you think

Raleigh aims to revitalize downtown with new entertainment venues, free parking

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Inspectors check 158 food vendors before start of NC State Fair

NC State Fair kicks off Thursday

Tickets on sale for Marbles Kids Museum's holiday events

Go Ask Dad: A confession about going to the dentist

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